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Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)

Study Nanotechnology at Flinders

Be part of the ‘industrial revolution of the 21st century’.

Equip yourself to be part of the exciting world of nanotechnology. The degree provides you with a background in physics, chemistry and biology, complemented by insights into business, enterprise management, commerce, and legal issues such as intellectual property – all vital components for scientists working in business and industry.

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Prerequisites

Biomedical nanotechnology: SACE stage two chemistry or equivalent. Quantum nanostructures: SACE stage two chemistry, physics and mathematical methods or equivalent

Assumed knowledge

None

2019 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

234331

Delivery mode
On campus:
  • – Bedford Park
Online: No.
Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2019: $8,646
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Nanotechnology at Flinders

  • Flinders’ research in nanotechnology ranked well above world standard – 2015 Excellence in Research Australia rankings
  • Choose one of two streams in biomedical nanotechnology or quantum nanostructures
  • Join the first Australian university to offer an undergraduate degree in nanotechnology
  • Learn from highly awarded, leading researchers
  • Experience state-of-the art research facilities and instruments

Your career

Graduates will have many opportunities at the boundaries of traditional science due to the cross-disciplinary nature of their degree. Whatever the environment, commercial or research, these employment opportunities will be at the cutting-edge of technology. There are many opportunities for graduates who wish to work in a commercial environment.

Potential occupations include:

  • nanofabrication technologist
  • nanomaterial scientific officer
  • nanosystems research assistant
  • nanosystems scientist
  • microengineering process development officer.

Small science. Big ideas.

There’s no one definition for ‘nanotechnology,’ but we like to think of it as the organisation and manipulation of molecules to form new and useful structures. It involves knowledge from chemistry, physics, biology and materials science. Since atoms make up everything on Earth—from the composition of our own bodies to the food we eat and the energy we consume—nanotechnology has huge implications for our future. Nanotechnology touches many aspects of our everyday lives, such as particles used to make sunscreen transparent or to control the slow release of drugs.

Visit the Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • core topics in chemical structure and bonding, modern chemistry, fundamentals of nanotechnology, and the nature of science
  • study of mathematics, or mathematics fundamentals in the biomedical nanotechnology stream
  • study of mathematics and fundamental physics in the quantum nanostructures stream.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • core topics in chemical reactivity, organic reactions, spectroscopy and data analysis, and structure and characterisation
  • study of biochemistry and molecular biology in the biomedical nanotechnology stream
  • study of linear algebra and differential equations, and quantum concepts in the quantum nanostructures stream
  • a selection of elective topics.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • core topics in separation science, applied spectroscopy and electrochemistry, introduction to polymer science, and the frontiers of nanotechnology
  • study of protein to proteome and DNA to genome in the biomedical nanotechnology stream
  • study of applied mathematics methods and quantum physics in the quantum nanostructures stream
  • a selection of elective topics.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:
  • a major nanotechnology research thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research
  • further development of professional skills, particularly those relevant to research and development.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Take advantage of the science practicum available as an elective in third year.
  • Get hands-on laboratory experience.
  • Develop skills working on real-world industry-funded projects and experiments.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas through internships and short-term study abroad programs, including a six-month exchange program with the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:

You can also combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

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How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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Last Updated: 15 May 2019
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